Rural Culture

Attilio Genasci, 1909-2008

We received news today of the passing of Attilio Genasci. He died peacefully at his home, in the company of his family. Genasci was a

Wealthy Folks are Colonizing Rural America, Wall St. Journal Page One

An urban friend sent me a clipping of a recent Wall Street Journal article by Conor Dougherty. Rural America is the recreation and retirement destination

Producer's Journal: Sierra stories everywhere!

It's a great time to listen to stories from the Sierra. Through new partnerships with Weekend America and Stories from the Heart of the Land,

Sustainable Rural Development

Two weekends ago, I attended a conference devoted to "sustainability" in the Sierra Nevada. It was the Sierra Nevada Alliance's annual gathering and the folks

Welcome to Susanville, Home to Prison

“Prison Town, USA,” documentary on the PBS series “P.O.V.,” explores the “after” debate in Susanville, on the edge of the northern Sierra. According to writer

The Latest in Loyalton

If you haven't heard, the city of Loyalton is exploring options for annexing land surrounding it. Currently, there are a few proposals on the table,

Sierra Day at the Capitol June 5th!

For all of you who love and care about the Sierra, this is your chance to take a stance on the state level! This year's

Sierra Nevada Alliance Annual Conference

Mark you calendars!  "Sustainable Sierra" is this year's theme at the 14th annual Sierra Nevada Alliance Conference.  Sustainability holds many meanings for different people and

Land Use in the Sierra Valley

There is a idea that has been floating around in my head for the past month. It's from a conversation I had with Steve Frisch

Rethinking Urban Sprawl and Community

In my December 2006 posting I speculated about the likely deleterious effects of the growing influx of newcomers on established community patterns in the Sierra.

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